Baby Update #9

34 weeks

So, I've made it to 34 weeks without a baby! Daisy was delivered at 34 weeks and we are grateful it didn't happen again. I've had several doctor's appointments since the last time I posted a baby update, but it was all the same news. It was a goal to get to this week without going into labor and I made it! I now look pregnant and am enjoying it!
I have ultrasounds every week to measure the baby's growth, and today she once again measured just under the 3rd percentile. She was in the 10th a few weeks ago, so she hasn't grown much at all. Although, she looks great in all other aspects! We watched her do "practice breaths" last week and her heart is still very strong. My doctor has decided to send me to the specialist for an ultrasound once a week and I will continue to go to my regular office for ultrasounds once a week! That means two ultrasounds each week until I deliver. My doctor also mentioned the possibility of doing an amniocentesis to make sure the baby is peeing enough. I learned that if there is not any pee or enough pee in the amniotic fluid, that means she is not getting the blood flow she needs. Also, by having two ultrasounds a week, I won't have to keep track of how many times she kicks each hour. (Supposed to be at least 10 times) That is really hard to do! My doctor also mentioned delivering her at 36 weeks! He would rather have her out of me and figure out why she isn't growing, than to let me go to 39 weeks as planned, and have a bad outcome. It's not set in stone yet, but he said he will probably go that route. I'll keep you updated :)